Political (opinion) Articles

Malema’s Latest Rant

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 26.11.2024 3-minute read EFF leader Julius Malema has likened the desertion of members from the party to “an assassination plot”. According to political analyst Nkhapeli Nkulo, Malema’s reaction was that of “panic and...

Israeli PM offers a $5m Reward for captives

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 20 November 2024 | 16:30 CAT 2 min read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for each captive freed from Gaza, alongside an offer of safe passage for anyone who aids in the release of Israelis...

What’s Going On In The EFF?

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 19 November 2024 3-minute read The EFF has barred its popular member of parliament and former spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi from attending its 4-day elective conference set to take place in Nasrec in December, as well as...

Eyes On EFF

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 12 November 2024 4-minute read All eyes are on the EFF as leaders leave the party one after the other for the MK. According to political analyst Waastie Roodt, Malema’s leadership style could possibly be one of the central...

Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part8]

by | | Daily Tafseer, Husayn Wadi, Islamic Discussions (podcasts), Ml Sulaimaan Ravat, Political (opinion), Religious (opinion), Social (opinion)

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part7]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part6]

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Why Is The ANC So Enarmoured With Cuba?

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By Umamah Bakharia Government is continuing with its plans to donate R50-million in humanitarian aid to Cuba. Even though lobby group, AfriForum took them to court and won the case against the Cuban donation. International Relations and Cooperation Minister...

Africa Doesn’t Need To Get Involved In ‘Senseless’ Wars Elsewhere- Analyst

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By: Zahid Jadwat An African analyst has warned against African countries getting involved in the increasingly tense row between the West and Russia over its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. In an interview on Radio Islam, Dr Mustafa Mheta, Head of the...

Ex-finance Minister Wins Costa Rica’s Presidency Runoff Vote

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By Umamah Bakharia The former finance minister, Rodrigo Chaves, who surprised many by making it into Costa Rica's presidential runoff vote, has won the country's presidency. Economist Rodrigo Chaves had 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for former...

Study Shows That Tobacco Ban Effected South Africa’s Revenue Stream

by | | News, Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion), South Africa

By Umamah Bakharia Had the government substantially increased the excise tax rather than banned the sale of tobacco products in 2020, it would have achieved a similar public health outcome. It would have received more revenue and presumably not further entrenched in...

Formation Of Cape Forum A Blast From South Africa’s Apartheid Past

by | | News, Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion), South Africa

By Umamah Bakharia Nationalism has paid off for successive ruling groups, notably the Afrikaner nationalists and the African nationalists. The culture was central to Afrikaner nationalism, and AfriForum's politics and the formation of the Cape Forum can be seen as...

New Calls For The Removal Of Julius Malema From the Judicial Service Commission

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By Umamah Bakharia There are renewed calls for the removal of EFF leader Julius Malema from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This is after Malema attacked judges during a protest at the offices of SA billionaire Johann Rupert. He accused judges of being in the...